Hillel at Miami University & The Association of Jewish Students invite you to participate in the following events. Click the links within the informational areas of this email newsletter and become more informed on programs and opportunities - including FREE trips to Israel!
AJS Elections and Constitution Information
Applications for next year's Executive Board have been posted on our website (www.muhillel.org). All applications must be turned in by Tuesday, November 27th at 3pm to run in this year's election.
All of the information for elections can be found online, including where to submit the applications.
The Constitution is posted online and the vote is currently open to ratify the Constitution. All members of AJS in good standing (meaning you receive the JewsPaper and/or are a JEWLA card holder) may submit one vote. Please review the Constitution on the website before emailing your vote. Please email "yay", "nay", or "abstain" to muhillel@muhillel.org AND
steinera@muohio.edu by Tuesday, November 27th at 5pm. Note, for your vote to be counted it must be sent to BOTH email addresses in the same email.
FYSH Programs
Wednesday, November 29- Hippie Night in 201 Rowan Hall beginning at 7:30pm
Come tie-dye, make candles holders, paint tzedakah boxes, and listen to music with Elizabeth and Dave at 201 Rowan Hall at 7:30pm. Please bring whatever you want to tie-dye!!! Questions? Contact Elizabeth at gartenep@muohio.edu or Dave at fellow@muhillel.org
Saturday, December 8- Movie Night from 8-10pm in Leonard Theater (Peabody Hall)
Sunday, December 9- Fondue-You from 5:30-8pm at Hillel
A de-stressing program with some dinner and fondue. For more info, contact Elizabeth at gartenep@muohio.edu or Dave at fellow@muhillel.org.
DAC Holiday Party, AJS Executive Board Elections, Spa Night, and Fundraiser at the Phi Delt Gates
Thursday, November 29- DAC Holiday Party Diversity Affairs Council and the Office of Diversity Affairs will be hosting The Global Holiday Party on November 29, 2007 from 6:30-9:00pm in the Shriver Heritage Room. As citizens of a diverse world, it is important for students, faculty, and community members to learn about and experience other culture's customs and traditions. This event will give different diverse groups on campus the opportunity to share something about their how their cultures celebrate their specific holidays. AJS will be showing off Chanukah, so come learn about other DAC groups while enjoying traditionally Chanukah foods!
Sunday, December 2-AJS Executive Board Elections at Hillel at 5pm
Come vote for the next leadership board of AJS. Dinner will be provided. For more information, talk to Robyn Steiner, President.
Thursday, December 6-Spa Night with Lights on Campus
Join us on Thursday, December 6th from 9pm-midnight at Lights on Campus for a night of FREE relaxation. We will be offering free massages, yoga classes, tai chi classes, paraffin wax hand treatments, movies, food, and community engagement projects. For more information, talk to Elizabeth Gartenberg.
Saturday, December 8- Fundraiser at the Phi Delt Gates from 11pm-3am
We need your help to sell cookies, hot chocolate, and Miami-in-hebrew t-shirts to raise money for programming. For more information, talk to Josh Oberndorf, VP of Finance.
8 Nights of Chanukah Programs!
"Light up the Night!"
Light Channukah candles, get some chocolate gelt and enter in Hillel's Channukah Raffle at different dining halls on campus almost every night! For more info see below or contact Dave at fellow@muhillel.org.
Harris Dining Hall: Tuesday, 12/4, 5-7pm
Erickson Dining Hall: Wednesday, 12/5, 5-7pm
Alexander Dining Hall: Thursday, 12/6, 5-7pm
Bell Tower Dining Hall: Saturday, 12/8, 5-7pm
Martin Dining Hall: Monday, 12/10, 5-7pm
Scott Dining Hall: Tuesday, 12/11, 5-7pm
Hillel's 1st Annual Channukah Party
Come celebrate Channukah with 51 of your closest friends and grab some free latkes (potato pancakes) chocolate gelt and more! Wednesday, December 5, 6:30-8:30pm at Hillel (11 E Walnut near BWW's). For more info, contact Amy at director@muhillel.org.
Channukah in YOUR Dorm!
Come celebrate Channukah with your community and grab some free great food, play some games and have a great time!
Havighurst Chanukah Bash: Thursday, 12/6, 8pm.
Heritage Commons Channukah Celebration: Sunday, 12/9, 8-10pm in the Commons.
Monday, December 10- Midnight Study Breakfast at Hillel
The building will be open all night with food service from 10pm-1am. Breakfast will include latkes, waffles, bagels, and more! Come eat some food then find a quiet, comfertable place to study in our building (we have Wifi and are right near Starbucks!).
Shabbat Experience at Miami
FREE Dinner & Services Every Week You are invited to our weekly Shabbat experience. Student led services begin at 6 pm and FREE dinner is at 7 pm. All are welcome for either services, dinner or both.
See your friends, enjoy free food, and celebrate Shabbat! Questions? Do you want to participate in sevices? Email
Diogo Metz, your VP of Religion & Culture on the Association of Jewish Students.
The Shabbat Experience is generously supported by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
New Hillel T-Shirts
Only $5 for students
$8 for non-students
Purchase the NEW Hillel at Miami University t-shirt at Hillel. Sizes are XS-XL.
The shirt is charcoal gray with red and white lettering.
These make great holiday presents!
Drinks with Dave?
Wanna grab a free drink and shmooze a little? Dave will be around campus somewhere Friday 11:30-1:30...give him a call to find out where at 425-221-6692 or email him at fellow@muhillel.org.
Israeli Hip-Hop Reggae Band in Cincinnati
An Ethiopian Israeli Hip-Hop Reggae Band will be performing in Cincinnati as part of the Jewish Federation's Israel@60 celebration. The band is playing at 20th Century Theatre on Thursday, November 29th. Doors open at 7:30pm and the concert begins at 8pm. This is open to the entire community. Tickets are $18/person in advance or $25/person at the door for adults and $10/person in advance or $15/person at the door for college students.
The concert is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased by emailing lkreindler@jfedcin.org.
Need a Class for Spring Semester?
ENG 230J - Jewish American Fiction Since 1945 Great new class still open - act now. Are you still looking for a class for next semester? Take ENG 230J "Jewish American Fiction since 1945" with Professor Parks on Tuesday/Thursday from 2-3:15 p.m. for 3 credits. Sign up soon or this class may not be available!
This course will examine the contributions of Jewish-American writers to American fiction in the years since the Second World War. In addition to such issues as identity and (ambivalent) assimilation into the American mainstream, the course will explore the writer's responses to the Holocaust and to the many changes in American culture. Learn more about this course on the Jewish Studies Webpage for Courses Spring 2008
Clothing Drive to Benefit the Oxford Family Resource Center and Heart-to-Heart
AJS and Lights on Campus are running a clothing drive to benefit the Oxford Family Resource Center. Please drop off your donations (clothing and small items) to the drop boxes inside Hillel or Campus Ministry Center. We will accept donations from now until the end of the semester. For more information, talk to Jenny.
Informal Jewish Learning at Hillel
Expand your Jewish knowledge while at Miami by participating in informal Jewish learning.
Torah Chanting/B'nai Mitzvah Classes Coming Soon! Would you like to learn how to chant Torah? What about becoming bar or bat mitzvah at Hillel? (While many become b'nai mitzvah at 13, it is possible later as well.) Email Amy, our Director and Rabbinic Resource with the best day/time for your schedule.
Every Wednesday - Discovering Judaism Learn about Judaism from an Orthodox rabbi from Cincinnati Kollel. Free dairy dinner and informal class at Hillel each Wednesday at 7:15 pm.
Flash the RAC!
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) in Washington, D.C. is challenging Jewish students to create Flash animations based around social justice themes for their Flash the RAC contest. A panel of celebrity judges will choose which entry they think is the best Flash design. The creator of the winning entry will receive a Social Justice Library and a free registration to the RACs Consultation on Conscience. The deadline for entries is Friday Nov. 30th. A winner will be announced at the 2007 URJ Biennial in December. To enter click http://rac.org/pubs/multimedia/flash/
MIOX Survey
MIOX Records Miami's Student- Run Record Label is
conducting a campus wide survey to get a better sense of how students
view the music scene here on campus.
The following is a link to an online survey being
circulated by MIOX Records- Miami University's Student-Run Record Label
and PR Visions- Miami's Student Public Relations Firm.
MIOX
Records understands the need to provide resources for student musicians
and bands as well as acting as a helping hand in educating students
about the intricacies of the music and entertainment industry.
Within
this survey we would love to hear your feedback on how you yourself
interact with the Oxford/Miami music scene and the best ways of doing
what we do in an efficient manner.
We appreciate your help,
Dan Albert and Eric Sunray President and Vice President of MIOX Records
Hungry?
Thirsty?
Like free food?
If answer yes to any of those questions or if you would like to go out for some FREE coffee or ice cream with Dave (our amazing JCSC Fellow), contact him at 523-5190, email, or IM him at JCSCatMU.
Valid anytime
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hillel at Miami University The Association of Jewish Students, Robyn Steiner President ____________________________________
The Association of Jewish Students & Miami Students for Israel are proud members of the Diversity Affairs Council of Associated Student Government. Hillel at Miami University is partially supported by the Ohio Valley Hillel Consortium.
Only $5 for students
Wanna grab a free drink and shmooze a little? Dave will be around campus somewhere Friday 11:30-1:30...give him a call to find out where at 425-221-6692 or email him at fellow@muhillel.org.
